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What To Know
- The 37-year-old man killed by federal agents in Minneapolis Saturday has been identified by sources as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported.
- The man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis Saturday morning has died, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said.
- O'Hara said that the deceased is a 37-year-old White man from Minnesota and is believed to be a U.S. citizen.
- Several leaders from Minnesota and across the country have called for federal forces to be removed from the city following the second deadly shooting in a months span.
- The shooting occurred around 9:03 local time at E 26th and Nicolett Ave, O'Hara said.
- A video uploaded to social media shows what appears to be a group of federal agents struggling with a person in Minneapolis Saturday morning.
- In the video multiple agents are seen trying to pull a person down to the ground before shots are heard ringing out.
- The person that the agents were seen trying to bring down lies motionless while people near the person taking the video says "They killed that guy! Did they f*cking kill that guy?"
- It comes amid a backdrop of heightened tensions in Minnesota involving previous shootings by federal immigration agents, including the killing of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an ICE agent.
- Newsweek has reached out to Minneapolis Police, DHS, and the City of Minneapolis for more information.
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Jan 24, 2026 at 11:41 PM EST
Pretti’s Parents: ‘Sickening Lies’ From Administration About Son’s Death
The parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti issued a statement to CNN on Saturday condemning what they called "sickening lies" told by the Trump administration about their son's death. Michael and Susan Pretti said their 37-year-old son, was protecting a woman when he was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent during a federal immigration enforcement operation.
"Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump's murdering and cowardly ICE thugs," the parents wrote in their statement. "He has his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down all while being pepper sprayed."
The family's account directly contradicts the Department of Homeland Security's narrative that Pretti approached Border Patrol officers with a 9mm semiautomatic handgun and "violently resisted" when officers attempted to disarm him.
The Pretti family described their son as "a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital."
They emphasized his dedication to making a difference in the world and called him a hero whose final act was protecting a woman. "I do not throw around the hero term lightly. However his last thought and act was to protect a woman," the parents wrote, concluding: "Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man."
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Jan 24, 2026 at 10:29 PM EST
Pam Bondi Sets Conditions for ICE Withdrawal in Letter to Walz
Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a warning letter to Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Saturday, demanding the state take three specific actions before federal immigration agents would consider reducing their presence in Minneapolis.
The letter comes after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during a federal immigration enforcement operation that has sparked widespread protests and calls from state officials for federal agents to leave.
Bondi outlined three conditions in the letter: Minnesota must share all Medicaid and food assistance program data with the federal government to investigate fraud, repeal sanctuary policies and allow all detention facilities to cooperate fully with ICE, and allow the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division access to voter rolls to ensure compliance with federal law. "You and your office must restore the rule of law, support ICE officers, and bring an end to the chaos in Minnesota," Bondi wrote.
The attorney general cited a 1,300 percent increase in violence against ICE officers and a 3,200 percent increase in vehicular attacks against federal agents as justification for continued operations.
Bondi blamed Minnesota officials' rhetoric for the violence, writing: "The State of Minnesota has refused to enforce the law, and the consequences are heartbreaking." She specifically called out Walz for referring to federal law enforcement as "Trump's modern-day Gestapo" and criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for saying "ICE: Get the f*** out of Minneapolis."
Read the full letter below:
mn_letter_1.24.26_ac2518.pdf.PDF
Jan 24, 2026 at 09:40 PM EST
Newsom Demands Noem Resign, Bovino Be Fired After Fatal Shooting
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued a scathing statement on Saturday calling for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the firing of Customs and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino following the fatal shooting of ICU nurse and U.S. citizen Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis by federal agents.
"Kristi Noem must RESIGN. Greg Bovino must be FIRED," Newsom wrote on X, adding: "Suspend the LAWLESS mass deportation raids nationwide NOW — ICE is no longer just deporting dangerous criminals."
The California governor called for border patrol agents to be sent back to the border and demanded an end to what he described as "the militarization of ICE + the sick racial profiling." Newsom's comprehensive list of demands included ending "perverse cash incentives that are bounties to perpetrate Trump's cruel agenda," requiring "thorough, real background checks for everyone, and 2+ years of training before even setting foot in the field," and calling on authorities to "INVESTIGATE and PROSECUTE every single federal agent who is breaking the law."
The statement escalates an ongoing public clash between Newsom and Bovino that began earlier this week when the California governor compared Bovino's trench coat to Nazi "SS garb" during remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Bovino defended the coat on NewsNation, saying it is standard-issue Border Patrol winter uniform he has owned since the late 1990s and has worn publicly for years, including at the 2021 swearing-in ceremony of then-Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus. "I received nothing but compliments on that coat," Bovino said. "Fast forward a few years to this administration, all of a sudden it's a problem."
A long list of Democratic lawmakers has demanded to move forward with impeaching Noem on Saturday.
Jan 24, 2026 at 09:30 PM EST
Minnesota Officials Unite Against Federal Agents
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Saturday that his office will go to court Monday to challenge what he called the "illegal and unconstitutional occupation" of Minnesota cities by federal immigration agents. Ellison's statement came hours after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who served veterans, was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement in the state.
"I share the intense grief and anger of so many that another Minnesotan — Alex Pretti, 37 years old, an ICU nurse who served veterans — was fatally shot during the Trump Administration's Operation Metro Surge," Ellison wrote on X. "On Monday, January 26, my office and I will be in court arguing to end this illegal and unconstitutional occupation of our cities and the terror and violence it's inflicting. This must stop. Now."
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, joined Ellison in condemning federal operations, writing on X: "Donald Trump and all your lieutenants who ordered this ICE surge: watch the horrific video of the killing today. The world is watching. Thousands of citizens stopped and harassed. Local police no longer able to do their work. Kids hiding. Schools closed. Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW." Klobuchar also called on Republican lawmakers: "And Republicans in congress: Stop your silence and stop being complicit."
Klobuchar joined a group of city and state leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz, in demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
Jan 24, 2026 at 09:07 PM EST
American Nurses Association Demands Investigation Into Death of Alex Pretti
The American Nurses Association issued a statement Saturday condemning the fatal shooting of registered nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, calling for a "full, unencumbered investigation" into the incident. The nursing advocacy organization extended condolences to Pretti's loved ones, colleagues, and the broader community while expressing deep concern about violence affecting healthcare workers.
"ANA condemns violence in our communities. The seriousness of this incident and others demand transparency and accountability," the organization wrote in a statement released from its Silver Spring, Maryland headquarters. The group urged that investigation findings be shared "promptly and clearly so Alex's loved ones and the public have answers."
The statement highlighted broader concerns about safety for nurses, noting that one in four nurses already experience workplace violence. "As incidents with federal law enforcement continue to rise across the country, we are deeply concerned for the safety of nurses, both on the job and in the communities they serve," the organization stated.
The American Nurses Association emphasized the mission of nursing professionals in its statement: "Nurses are advocates for the safety and well-being of their communities. They enter this profession to heal, to protect human life, and to show up for people in their most vulnerable moments."
Pretti was an intensive care unit nurse whose state nursing license remains active through March 2026. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed Pretti had no serious criminal history and was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
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Jan 24, 2026 at 08:17 PM EST
Alex Pretti GoFundMe Surges Past $160K
A GoFundMe campaign titled "Alex Pretti is an American Hero" has raised over $160,000 from thousands of donations as of Saturday evening, far exceeding its initial $20,000 goal. Keith Edwards organized the fundraiser following the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a Border Patrol agents during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
The campaign description states that Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen, was "executed on the streets of Minneapolis by ICE agents." The fundraiser aims to support Pretti's loved ones with "immediate and ongoing needs," according to the page.
The GoFundMe organizer stated that funds will not be distributed until next-of-kin can be verified and an appropriate family representative identified to manage the donations.
If funds cannot be transferred to Pretti's family for any reason, the total amount will be directed to the Immigrant Defense Project, a nonprofit that provides litigation, advocacy, and community-defense resources to help immigrants defend their rights and fight deportation.
Read in full: Alex Pretti GoFundMe Surges Past $160K After Fatal Border Patrol Shooting
Jan 24, 2026 at 07:06 PM EST
Minnesota, DHS Officials at Odds Over Fatal Border Patrol Shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has highlighted a growing rift between Minnesota officials and the Trump administration following multiple shootings by federal officers in the Minneapolis area this month, two of which were fatal.
The latest incident on Saturday involved the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse, by a Border Patrol agent during a federal immigration enforcement operation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats, appealed to the Trump administration on Saturday to remove federal agents from the city, where officers have been seen using heavy-handed tactics on the streets for several weeks. Senior administration officials rejected those calls, with Noem criticizing state and city leadership.
"The Minnesota governor and the Minneapolis mayor need to take a long, hard look in the mirror," Noem said to reporters on Saturday during a press conference. "They need to evaluate their rhetoric, their conversations, and their encouragement of such violence against our citizens and our law enforcement officers."
Noem compared Minnesota unfavorably to other states, stating: "We don't have this problem in Texas or in Florida because those individuals in those states work with us, and they make sure that they keep peace and calm while they bring criminals to justice. In Minneapolis, Governor Walz and Mayor Frey, they instead choose violence."
Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that the Trump administration would increase the federal law enforcement presence in Minneapolis, with additional officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) set to be deployed.
Later on Saturday evening, Noem defended the Border Patrol officer involved in the shooting, blaming Pretti's actions. "An individual approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun," she said at a press conference in Washington, DC.
"The officers attempted to disarm this individual but the armed suspect reacted violently. Fearing for his life and for the lives of his fellow officers around him, an agent fired defensive shots." She said Pretti had "two magazines with ammunition in them that held dozens of rounds" and no identification, adding: "This looks like a situation where an individual arrived at the scene to inflict maximum damage on individuals and to kill law enforcement."
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Jan 24, 2026 at 06:59 PM EST
Gun Owners of America Calls for Investigation Into Minneapolis Shooting
Gun Owners of America has called for a complete investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday, while condemning comments from California Attorney General Bill Essayli about the justification for shooting concealed carry license holders.
The gun rights organization wrote on X that it is "saddened by the loss of life" and called for the Department of Justice to conduct a "complete, transparent, and prompt investigation so the public can fully understand what occurred and maintain confidence in the rule of law." The statement comes as details continue to emerge about the shooting of Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse who was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
Gun Owners of America specifically condemned comments from Essayli, writing that federal agents are not "highly likely" to be "legally justified" in "shooting" concealed carry licensees who approach while lawfully carrying a firearm. The organization emphasized that "the Second Amendment protects Americans' right to bear arms while protesting—a right the federal government must not infringe upon."
The statement also defended federal immigration enforcement operations, calling on "the Left" to "stop antagonizing" Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CPB) agents "who are taking criminals off the streets and play a crucial role in protecting communities and upholding the rule of law."
Jan 24, 2026 at 06:42 PM EST
Colleague Remembers Alex Pretti as ‘Good Kind Person’ Who Helped Veterans
A colleague of Alex Jeffrey Pretti expressed grief and anger on social media following the 37-year-old nurse's death, remembering him as a dedicated healthcare worker who cared for critically ill veterans.
Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS, wrote on Bluesky that Pretti was a colleague at the VA who was initially hired to recruit for a clinical trial before becoming an ICU nurse. "He was a good kind person who lived to help and these f****** executed him. White. Hot. Rage," Drekonja wrote following the announcement of Pretti's death on Saturday.
Drekonja later posted a picture of Pretti with a message reflecting on their time working together. "Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude," Drekonja wrote. He added that they would chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together, writing: "Will never happen now."
Jan 24, 2026 at 06:07 PM EST
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Says Agent Was ‘Fearing For His Life’
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said during a press conference that the fatal shooting on Saturday was a "tragedy" but preventable and pointed to Minnesota officials’ rhetoric about federal enforcement officers.
She said that Alex Jeffery Pretti, 37, “approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun” and that officers “attempted to disarm this individual, but the armed suspect reacted violently.”
The agent, according to the secretary, “fearing for his life and the officers around him” then fired “defensive shots.”
Noem said Pretti also had two magazines with ammunition on him, saying, “This looks like a situation where an individual arrived on the scene to inflict maximum damage on individuals and to kill law enforcement.” She later said during the press conference that he “attacked those officers.”
Noem confirmed Pretti was pronounced dead on the scene. “He wasn’t there to peacefully protest, he was there to perpetuate violence.” She said he “committed an act of domestic terrorism.”
She also said that “we don’t have this problem in Texas or in Florida,” but instead Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey “want this lawlessness to continue.” The administration has repeatedly clashed with Minneapolis leaders over immigration efforts in the state.
Noem asked for all leaders in Minneapolis to “work with us” and noted that DHS has arrested “thousands” of individuals in the city who have “criminal convictions and are in this country illegally.”
The DHS secretary said the department is “following the exact same protocols we always have,” with regards to an investigation into Pretti’s death.
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Jan 24, 2026 at 05:45 PM EST
Vehicle Exclusion Zone Established: Police Chief
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said that a vehicle exclusion zone has been established following the deadly shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents and the protests that followed.
O'Hara said that people surrounded local police and responders, throwing bottles and ice chunk and lighting fires.
"Minnesota police had to escort firefighters" in order to battle the blazes," O'Hara explained.
O'Hara said the move was made to address "volatility and rising public safety risks."
State and local law enforcement have deployed less lethal munitions to deter demonstrators and "prevent further violence and damage," according to O'Hara.
Jan 24, 2026 at 05:37 PM EST
Minneapolis Filing Declaration To Get ICE Out
The city of Minneapolis will file an emergency declaration Monday seeking "immediate relief" from the occupation of federal forces, according to Mayor Jacob Frey.
Frey said they need to have federal forces leave following the latest deadly shooting U.S. citizen Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents. "Our community is tired. Our officers are tired," Frey said. "This chaos is caused directly by ice, boarder control and the administration."
Frey said they have requested assistance from national guard, noting that the department has around 600 officers in total, "working tirelessly to do their day-to-day work."
Jan 24, 2026 at 05:30 PM EST
Pelosi: “Pray For Our Country”
Representative Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic former House Speaker, called for prayer following the death of a man in Minneapolis at the hands of federal agents Saturday.
The man has been by the Minnesota Star Tribune as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen from Minnesota.
He was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry and only had traffic tickets, according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
DHS said the man was armed with a loaded 9 mm gun when he had a violent interaction with a CBP agent.
"The killing of another American citizen in Minneapolis by federal agents this morning is outrageous, shameful and indefensible," Pelosi said in the post on X. "There must be justice and accountability for this state violence masquerading as 'public safety.' Enough."
"Let us all pray for our country," Pelosi concluded.
Jan 24, 2026 at 05:15 PM EST
Congressman Says Agent Involved in Shooting Needs to Be Removed from Duty
Congressman Seth Magaziner, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security addressed the deadly shooting of man in Minneapolis Saturday, demanding that the agent involved be removed from duty.
In a series of posts on X, Magazine also said that videos of the shooting need to be made public.
"As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I am monitoring news of the latest killing of a protestor by federal agents in Minneapolis. Three things are immediately clear:
-All videos of the incident must immediately be made public and agents on the scene removed from duty pending an investigation.
-The ICE and Border Patrol surge into Minnesota and Maine must end immediately. Too many people, including children and US citizens, have been hurt, imprisoned, had their homes broken into and civil rights violated. These operations are making everyday people less safe.
-The Senate should reject the DHS funding bill next week until significant reforms are added to the bill. We need a complete overhaul before more people are needlessly killed."
Jan 24, 2026 at 05:00 PM EST
Newsom Calls On Trump To End “Violent Occupation”
California Governor Gavin Newsom responded to the latest shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis on Saturday. He called upon President Donald Trump to end the “violent occupation” of the city, writing on X: “Yesterday, hundreds of thousands filled the streets of Minnesota—marching in subzero temperatures in a PEACEFUL protest.
Not the excuse to invoke the Insurrection Act the President wanted.
So today, Trump made a shooting happen.
The President must end his violent occupation of Minnesota. NOW.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 04:45 PM EST
Former ICE Agent Breaks Down Alex Jeffrey Petti Shooting
Statement from Javad M. Khazaeli, Founding Partner at Khazaeli Wyrsch, LLC, former ICE National Security Prosecutor, and Board Member of Immigrants’ List
“The tragic shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an American citizen, is a case study in what happens when we put federal agents in civilian situations without proper training or expectations of accountability.
The vast majority of agents on the ground in Minneapolis right now are either brand new hires, or are Customs and Border Protection agents that spent their career checking passports. They are not trained to operate in a civilian areas, particularly in a high-stakes crowd setting like we are seeing in Minneapolis. After the Renee Goode shooting, the Trump DOJ has been clear: it will not investigate when immigration officers kill citizens. Untrained armed officers who know they will not be held accountable will inevitably use excessive force and kill people.”
Video Analysis
- Properly trained officers do not resort to a multi-officer beatdown like we see in this video. At that point, there is no question that they were not trying to take Mr. Pretti safely into custody; the officers are simply beating him in retaliation.
- We do not know yet what caused the first shot. It is clear from the videos, however, that Mr. Pretti immediately went down and stopped moving after the first shot. Then there is a pause followed by multiple shots at a person who was already incapacitated and was not a threat. That is the definition of excessive force.
Jan 24, 2026 at 04:30 PM EST
Timberwolves-Warriors Game in Minneapolis Postponed
The NBA has postponed Saturday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal agents, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania reported on X.
The decision comes after the 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse was shot and killed Saturday in a confrontation with federal immigration officers in the city. The shooting occurred amid daily demonstrations in the Twin Cities since the January 7 killing of 37-year-old Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Jonathan Ross. Saturday's fatal shooting happened just over a mile from where Good was killed, triggering hundreds of protesters to take to the streets and clash with federal officers.
The NBA announced the game has been rescheduled for January 25, 2026, at 4:30 pm CST.
Jan 24, 2026 at 04:15 PM EST
MN National Guard Activates Additional Troops
The Minnesota National Guard has activated additional troops in Minneapolis following the deadly shooting of a civilian by federal agents Saturday.
During a press conference, Democratic Governor Tim Walz explained that more troops were needed following the death of a 37-year-old man outside a donut shop.
"You ask us for peace, and we give it and we get shot in the face on the streets coming out of a donut shop," Walz said.
Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, the Adjutant General for the Minnesota National Guard explained that soldiers have been prepared for rapid response in the Minneapolis-Metro area for days.
"We have a request from the Hennepin County sheriff to support them, and that is to help them free up additional resources for other work that they need to do," Manke said, adding that they have begun coordinating that deployment this morning following the shooting.
**"**The first area of support will be, assisting them with, the requirement to provide security, to the Whipple building. So, we'll be helping them there. And then we are in parallel planning with, other organizations within the state of Minnesota to include the State Patrol, the Minnesota DNR and other local agencies, to render assistance if requested."
While Manke said that he wouldn't share the number of soldiers they have ready, he believes "the number that we have is, adequate for the request that we have right now."
"And I will also tell you that we are bringing more resources, that will be able to respond in a timely manner, that are not fully mobilized yet," he continued.
"We are mobilizing more soldiers as we talk at this time. I'd like not to get on the specific numbers for an operational security standpoint, but, right now we have all the resources to meet the requests that we have," he said.
Jan 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM EST
DHS Assistant Secretary Shares Photo of HSI Agent’s Finger
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin posted photos of two people she described as “rioters,” accusing them of attacking a law enforcement officer. She said “one of them bit off our HSI [Homeland Security Investigations] officer’s finger.”
In a separate photo, she showed a Homeland Security Investigations officer with a bloodied finger that appeared to be missing part of its tip. McLaughlin said “he will lose his finger.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 03:45 PM EST
DHS Blocked State Investigators at Shooting Scene
The Bureau or Criminal Apprehension (BCA) said in a post on X that it was blocked by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when it was initially dispatched to the scene of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis Saturday.
In the post, explained that they had been requested by the Minneapolis Police department to investigate the shooting of a civilian.
"Our agents and crime scene personnel attempted to access the location but were blocked by @DHSgov personnel at the scene," the BCA continued in the post on X.
The BCA, along with several other agencies responded to the scene Saturday, Democratic Governor Tim Walz said during a press conference.
However, DHS has since pulled out of the area, with local police also having to leave because they couldn't maintain the crime scene, Bob Jacobson, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, said.
"We did not have enough resources to be able to hold that ground safely. And we had to leave that scene, because of, the number of people that were available and the safety of those in the public and the safety of our teams," Jacobsen said.
Jan 24, 2026 at 03:30 PM EST
DHS Left Shooting Scene: Walz, State Officials
The Department of Homeland Security has pulled its agents out of the scene where a man was fatally shot by an agent Saturday,
Democratic Governor Tim Walz said that DHS left the scene to the Minneapolis Police Department and Minnesota State Patrol Saturday.
Bob Jacobson, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, said that the State Police Department "did not have enough resources to stay at the scene of the deadly shooting."
"I'll tell you right now is that we no longer have BCA agents for public safety, State Patrol, or Minneapolis on the ground at that crime scene," he explained, adding that following the shooting, a surge of people came to the area.
Gregory Bovino, Border Control Commander said during a separate press conference Saturday that about "200 rioters arrived at the scene" following the shooting.
"We did not have enough resources to be able to hold that ground safely. And we had to leave that scene, because of, the number of people that were available and the safety of those in the public and the safety of our teams," Jacobsen said, adding "At that time, we're not able to hold that scene to do a crime scene investigation."
"And as you saw this week, they killed a man, created chaos, pushed down protesters, threw gas indiscriminately and then left the scene. And then we're left to clean up," Walz said.
Jan 24, 2026 at 03:15 PM EST
Walz: “We’ll Be Billing the Federal Government for the Cost of the National Guard”
The state of Minnesota will bill the government for the use of the National Guard following the latest shooting of a civilian by a federal agent in the city of Minneapolis Saturday, Democratic Governor Tim Walz said during a press conference.
"We'll be billing the federal government for the cost of the National Guard because they are incurring the costs that are falling on us by their reckless actions," Walz said.
"We can't live like this," he continued. "These are peoples lives."
Jan 24, 2026 at 03:10 PM EST
Minnesota Gov Walz: Federal Government Cannot Handle Shooting Investigation
Democratic Governor Tim Walz said Saturday during a press conference that the "federal government cannot be trusted to handle the investigation."
"Minnesota's justice system will have the last word on this," he continued.
Walz said that the deadly shooting of a 37-year-old Minnesotan, identified by the Minnesota Star Tribune as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, was only the latest in the "campaign of organized brutality."
The governor said he called the White House today to tell them that the investigation will be handled by Minnesota, saying, "State will handle it. Period."
He said he spoke twice with the White House, first with the President's Chief of Staff to tell them to remove federal agents. Walz said the second call was to let them know that Minnesota would handle the shooting investigation.
"They want chaos," Walz cautioned, adding, that the state and its people cannot "meet violence with violence."
"Donald Trump I call on you once again Remove this force from Minnesota. They are sowing chaos and violence," Walz said.
Jan 24, 2026 at 03:03 PM EST
Walz: “I Don’t Have A Lot of Confidence that Donald Trump Will Do the Right Thing”
Democratic Governor Tim Walz said Saturday during a press conference that President Donald Trump will remove federal forces.
"Do I have any confidence Donald Trump will do the right thing?" Walz said during the press conference about the latest deadly shooting of a civilian by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
" No, I don't have a lot of confidence Donald Trump will do the right thing. I do have a lot of confidence that the majority of the American people will do the right thing."
"So, my confidence is this Minnesotans, you know who you are and you demonstrate it every single day. And we damn sure know who these people are. The American public knows, and this needs to be the event that says enough."
Jan 24, 2026 at 02:45 PM EST
Bovino Says Mayor, Police Chief “Omitting The Fact” That Subject Had Weapon
During a press conference Saturday, Gregory Bovino, Border Control Commander, said that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara were "omitting the fact" that the subject fatally shot by a federal agent had a loaded weapon.
"We will not allow violence against our law enforcement officers, " Bovino said, noting that coordination is needed.
"We need state and local health, state and local law enforcement to help us coordinate to get violent criminals off the street. Mayor Frye and Chief O'Hare, just a few minutes ago did the opposite of that by omitting the fact that the suspect had a gun and magazines full of ammunition in what looks like a situation again, where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement," Bovino continued.
Bovino showed an image of the weapon and said, "Let's take a look at the gun. you can see the gun here on the screen there. That individual possessed. It appears to be a semiautomatic high-capacity type."
In an ealier, separate press conference, Chief O'Hara confirmed that the deceased was a legal gun owner with a permit to carry.
Jan 24, 2026 at 02:40 PM EST
Federal Officer Who Fatally Shot Man Has 8 Years Experience
The federal officer who fatally shot a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis Saturday was "highly trained" with eight years as a border patrol agent, Gregory Bovino, Border Control Commander said during a press conference Saturday.
Bovino said that the officer was also trained in both range safety and less lethal officer training.
"This is only the latest attack on law enforcement," Bovino explained.
Jan 24, 2026 at 02:35 PM EST
Stephen Miller Responds to Dems Minneapolis Shooting Reaction
Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, attacked Democratic leaders on Saturday over their response to a fatal shooting of a protestor in Minneapolis.
In response to U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, he wrote on X: “A domestic terrorist tried to assassinate federal law enforcement and this is your response? You and the state’s entire Democrat leadership team have been flaming the flames of insurrection for the singular purpose of stopping the deportation of illegals who invaded the country.”
Klobuchar had posted: “Donald Trump and all your lieutenants who ordered this ICE surge: watch the horrific video of the killing today. The world is watching. Thousands of citizens stopped and harassed. Local police no longer able to do their work. Kids hiding. Schools closed. Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW. And Republicans in congress: Stop your silence and stop being complicit.”
Miller also responded to the Democratic National Committee, which posted on X: “ICE agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis this morning. Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW.”
Miller responded, “A would-be assassin tried to murder federal law enforcement and the official Democrat account sides with the terrorists.”
Miller also attacked Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who wrote: “1. ICE must leave Minneapolis. 2. Congress should not fund this version of ICE - that is seeking confirmation, chaos and dystopia.”
Miller replied, “An assassin tried to murder federal agents and this is your response.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 02:27 PM EST
Border Control Commander Bovino: Subject Wanted to ‘Massacre Law Enforcement’
The man killed by federal agents in Minneapolis Saturday morning approached the agents with a weapon, Gregory Bovino, Border Control Commander said during a press conference Saturday.
"This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement," Bovino said.
According to Bovino, the subject was shot when he approached agents "conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien."
Bovino said that the man killed, who has been identified by sources to the Minnesota Star Tribune as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, approached the federal agents with a 9 mm semi automatic handgun.
"Agents attempted to disarm the individual but he violently resisted," Bovino said.
Jan 24, 2026 at 02:23 PM EST
President Trump Reacts to Minnesota Shooting
President Donald Trump reacted to the deadly shooting of a man in Minneapolis Saturday on Truth Social with a picture of the gun that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the subject had.
"This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? The Mayor and the Governor called them off? It is stated that many of these Police were not allowed to do their job, that ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do!" the President said.
He continued on to list different allegations of fraud against the state and its leaders.
" Why does Ilhan Omar have $34 Million Dollars in her account? And where are the Tens of Billions of Dollars that have been stolen from the once Great State of Minnesota? We are there because of massive Monetary Fraud, with Billions of Dollars missing, and Illegal Criminals that were allowed to infiltrate the State through the Democrats’ Open Border Policy. We want the money back, and we want it back, NOW. Those Fraudsters who stole the money are going to jail, where they belong! This is no different than a really big Bank Robbery."
"Much of what you’re witnessing is a COVER UP for this Theft and Fraud," Trump continued.
"The Mayor and the Governor are inciting Insurrection, with their pompous, dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric! Instead, these sanctimonious political fools should be looking for the Billions of Dollars that has been stolen from the people of Minnesota, and the United States of America."
"LET OUR ICE PATRIOTS DO THEIR JOB! 12,000 Illegal Alien Criminals, many of them violent, have been arrested and taken out of Minnesota. If they were still there, you would see something far worse than you are witnessing today!"
In a second post shortly after, the president said, "AMONG OTHER THINGS, THIS IS A “COVER UP” FOR THE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS THAT HAVE BEEN STOLEN FROM THE ONCE GREAT STATE (BUT SOON TO BE GREAT AGAIN!) OF MINNESOTA! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP"
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:58 PM EST
Man Killed in Minneapolis by Federal Agents Identified as Alex Jeffrey Pretti: Report
The 37-year-old man killed by federal agents in Minneapolis Saturday has been identified by sources as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported.
In a press conference earlier today, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the man shot was a U.S. citizen and a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.
O'Hara said that the man killed was a 37-year-old White man from Minnesota.
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:51 PM EST
CAIR-MN Releases Statements on Latest Federal Agent Shooting
In a statement, CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein said:
“These repeated shootings represent a dangerous pattern that has deeply shaken public trust. When lethal force is used again and again in our neighborhoods, the investigation cannot be left solely to the same federal system that carried out the operation. Minnesota families deserve a process that is local, independent, civilian-led, and fully transparent.”
“CAIR-MN stands with the families and neighbors impacted by these shootings and will continue to advocate for justice, transparency, and the protection of civil rights for all Minnesotans.”
CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said:
"We call on Mayor Frey to order the Minneapolis Police Department to take control of the scene of the latest deadly ICE shooting, launch an independent criminal probe, and protect peaceful protesters at the scene from ICE violence.
"Calling for ICE to leave is not enough. This shooting happened on a city street in the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis law enforcement and they must lead an independent investigation into what appears to be another horrific, unnecessary execution of a Minneapolis resident.
"ICE should immediately end its deadly and disastrous siege of Minnesota and turn over all evidence and information about this shooting and the prior shooting of Rene Good to local authorities."
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:30 PM EST
Mayor Frey Calls on Trump to Remove Federal Agents from Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called on President Donald Trump to remove federal agents from his city. Speaking in a press conference after the shooting on Saturday morning, he addressed his comments directly to the president, saying, “How many times must local and national leaders must plead with you, Donald Trump, to end this operation and recognize that this is not creating safety in our city?
“The invasion of these heavily armed mask agents roaming around on our streets of Minneapolis emboldened with a sense of impunity, it has to end. This is not how it has to be. So, to President Trump: This is a moment to act like a leader. Put Minneapolis, put America, first in this moment. Let's achieve peace.
Let's end this operation, and I'm telling you, our city will come back. Safety will be restored. We're asking for you to take action now, to remove these federal agents.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:18 PM EST
Minneapolis Police Chief: Man Killed Had Multiple Gunshot Wounds.
The 37-year-old man killed in a shooting by federal agents Saturday was found by responders with multiple gunshot wounds, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said during a press conference.
He said a call for the shooting came in at 9:03 a.m. at E 26th and Nicolett Ave on the south side of the City.
O'Hara added that the man did receive life saving care before being transported to the hospital.
He was declared dead at the Hennepin County Medical Center, according to O’Hara.
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:16 PM EST
Minneapolis Police Chief: More Than One Federal Officer Involved in Shooting
There was "more than one officer involved in the discharge" that killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis Saturday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said during a press conference.
O'Hara said the video shows a scuffle between the man killed and several officers.
He says evidence at the scene points to more than one federal agent discharging a weapon, although he did not elaborate on how many shots were fired.
O'Hara did say the man killed was found by first responders with multiple gunshot wounds.
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:11 PM EST
Minneapolis Police Chief: Man Shot Was Lawful Gun Owner
The 37-year-old man shot and killed by federal agents Saturday in Minneapolis was a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said during a press conference.
Police know the name of the man but are not yet releasing it to the public, he said.
**"**The only interaction that we are aware of with law enforcement has been for traffic tickets," O'Hara explained.
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:04 PM EST
President Trump Briefed on the Shooting in Minnesota
President Donald Trump has been briefed on a federal law enforcement shooting in Minneapolis that left a man dead on Saturday, White House officials told Newsweek.
A 37-year-old man, believed to be a U.S. citizen was killed in a shooting with federal agents Saturday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said during a press conference Saturday.
O'Hara said there is currently a very volatile scene going on in the city following the latest shooting.
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:00 PM EST
Governor JB Pritzker Makes Bipartisan Call to Governors
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, urged a “stop to Trump’s ICE. Now” in a Saturday X post following the fatal shooting of a 51-year-old man in Minneapolis.
In a second post, he appealed to his “fellow Republican and Democratic Governos across the nation to have a unified response. We must all stand against the lawlessness being inflicted in our states.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:57 PM EST
Minneapolis Police Chief: Man Killed is 37-Year-Old US Citizen
The man killed in a shooting by federal agents Saturday is a 37-year-old white male who is a Minneapolis resident, Police Chief Brian O’Hara said during a press conference Saturday.
"We believe he is an American citizen," O'Hara said.
The chief explained that they are still working to understand what happened in the moments leading up to the shooting.
He said they are reviewing the video posted to social media.
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:55 PM EST
Representative Ilhan Omar Calls Shooting “Execution by Immigration Enforcement”
Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat whose district covers parts of Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs, called the fatal shooting an “execution by immigration enforcement” on Saturday.
Her X post continued: “I am absolutely heartbroken, horrified, and appalled that federal agents murdered another member of our community. It is beyond shameful these federal agents are targeting our residents instead of protecting them.”
Omar, who has been vocal against ICE efforts in her state, said the shooting “isn’t isolated or accidental,” adding the “Trump administration is trying to beat us into submission rather than protect us.”
The congresswoman called for ICE and CBP to leave the state, stating they're “terrorizing our communities, violating rights, and taking lives with zero accountability.”
She concluded her X statement by writing that Minnesota used to be a “place of refuge,” but under Trump it has become a “war zone where unchecked federal forces murder our neighbors.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:50 PM EST
Hennepin County Attorney Asks for Video of Shooting
Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney, has asked that people submit any video from the scene.
"The scene must be secured by local law enforcement for preservation of evidence," she said in a post on X Saturday.
"We expect the federal government to allow the BCA to process the scene," she continued.
She has asked that video be submitted to this website: Evidence Request from Hennepin County (MN) Attorney's Office
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:45 PM EST
DHS Says Agent Fired Defensive Shots
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement on X regarding the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis, saying the shooting occurred during a “targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien wanted for violent assault.”
Video circulating on social media shows multiple federal agents struggling with a person before shots are heard.
DHS said at approximately 9:05 AM CT, a suspect approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. The officers attempted to disarm the suspect, but he “violently resisted,” prompting an agent to fire defensive shots. Medics on scene provided immediate aid, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene, the agency said.
"This looks like a situation where an individual wanted to do maximum damage and massacre law enforcement," the agency wrote on X.
DHS added that the suspect had two additional magazines and no identification.
The City of Minneapolis responded on X, urging the public to remain calm and avoid the area near 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave while authorities work to confirm additional details.
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:40 PM EST
Border Patrol Union Has “Full Confidence” Agents Used “Justifiable Force”
The National Border Patrol Council, the union representing U.S. Border Patrol agents, wrote in an X post shortly after the shooting that agents “are trained extremely well to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and innocent third parties.”
The post added: “When a supposed ‘peaceful’ protester brings a weapon (such as a loaded handgun) and brandishes it, there are going to severe consequences and repercussions.” DHS has said that the 51-year-old man who was shot and killed had a firearm.
The NBPC added that it has "warned the media and the politicians that their irresponsible, hate-filled and false rhetoric is going to get people unnecessarily hurt, or worse, killed when they portray our agents and officers as the aggressors.”
The union continued: "The fake and dishonest media and the shameless politicians should be held accountable for willfully misleading the public and enticing these protesters and agitators. We have full confidence that when more facts are revealed, our agents and officers will be shown to have utilized justifiable force in eliminating the threat.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM EST
Immigration Officials to Hold Press Conference on Deadly Shooting
Top immigration officials are set to hold a news briefing today in Minneapolis to discuss ongoing enforcement operations in the city after a man was shot and killed by a federal agent.
Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino and ICE Executive Assistant Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations Marcos Charles are expected to speak about federal activity in the area amid rising tensions and recent shootings involving federal agents.
The briefing is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET today.
The latest reported shooting involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis marks at least the third such incident in roughly three weeks, following the killing of Renee Nicole Good and a Venezuelan man who was shot in the leg by an immigration agent.
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:24 PM EST
DNC Chair: “Get ICE Out of Minnesota NOW”
Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin, a Minnesota native, echoed calls for ICE to leave the state, writing in an X post, “Get ICE out of Minnesota Now.”
He added: “The violence committed by Donald Trump’s armed, untrained federal agents must end.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:20 PM EST
Man killed in Minneapolis shooting was 51: AP
The man fatally shot by federal agents Saturday morning was 51 years old, The Associated Press reported, citing medical records.
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:12 PM EST
Democratic Senators React to Minneapolis Shooting
In addition to Minnesota’s Democratic senators, several other lawmakers have responded to the fatal shooting Saturday morning in Minneapolis.
Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper called the incident “horrific” in an X post. He noted that while details are still unfolding, “one thing is clear, the President needs to get ICE and Border Patrol units out of our communities. NOW.”
Democrats have increasingly called for ICE to leave Minneapolis in recent days.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego shared the video circulating online of the shooting, writing on X: “Another person shot in cold blood by an ICE agent.” He continued, “They fire at his body after he’s already lying motionless. It’s despicable and completely avoidable. This lawless goon squad needs to get out of our communities and face accountability.”
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:02 PM EST
Minnesota Senators Respond to Minneapolis Shooting
Senator Tina Smith reacted on X to reports of the latest federal agent shooting in Minneapolis, describing it as “another catastrophic shooting” involving federal law enforcement. She said officials are working to gather more information and reiterated her call for ICE to withdraw "so MPD can secure the scene and do their jobs."
Senator Amy Klobuchar urged clarity on the situation and called on federal authorities to end the current immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota.
"There has been another shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis and I am working to get more information. I will update as soon as possible. To the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress who have stood silent: Get ICE out of our state NOW," Klobuchar wrote on X.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told the Minnesota Star Tribune that a man was shot and killed by federal agents in south Minneapolis early Saturday morning.
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM EST
Mayor, Police Chief Scheduled to Speak at Press Conference
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is scheduled to hold a media briefing later today at 11:30 a.m. local time, to address the shooting of an adult male in Minneapolis that involved federal immigration enforcement agents.
Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Director of Emergency Management Rachel Sayre are also scheduled to speak.
O’Hara told the Minnesota Star Tribune that a man was shot and killed by federal agents in south Minneapolis early Saturday morning. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sources told Newsweek that the man involved in today’s Minneapolis shooting was armed with a gun, which federal agents have recovered.
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM EST
Police Chief: Man Shot By Federal Agents Is Dead
The man shot by federal agents in Minneapolis Saturday morning has died, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told the Minnesota Star Tribune.
The identity of the man has not yet been revealed.
Investigators are working to determine the moments leading up to the deadly incident.
MPD has ordered all available officers to come into work as a result of the shooting, according to the report from the Star Tribune.
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:29 AM EST
Protesters Chant at Federal Agents in Minneapolis Following Shooting
A crowd of protesters has gathered in Minneapolis following a shooting involving a federal agent.
Video being shared on a Facebook live stream from the protest in Minneapolis shows crowds of demonstrators gathered, with many chanting “F**K ICE” and "Quit your job" as tensions remain high.
In the footage, yellow police tape is visible, and masked federal agents appear to be present near the scene as protesters assemble and confront the law enforcement. Bystanders can also be heard chanting “shame.”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sources told Newsweek that the man involved in today’s Minneapolis shooting was armed with a gun with 2 magazines, which federal agents have recovered.
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:26 AM EST
DHS Says Man Shot Was Armed With Gun
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Newsweek in an email Saturday that the man involved in today’s Minneapolis shooting was armed with a gun, which federal agents have recovered. The agency shared an image of the weapon.
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Footage circulating on social media shows what appears to be a group of federal immigration agents engaged with an individual in Minneapolis early Saturday morning, shortly before multiple shots are heard.
The City of Minneapolis posted on X that it is “aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave,” and said authorities are working to confirm additional details, urging the public to remain calm and to avoid the immediate area as information continues to emerge.
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:19 AM EST
Governor Walz: ‘This is sickening’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responded to the latest ICE involved shooting on X Saturday, calling for federal agents to be pulled out of the state.
"I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning," he said in the post.
"Minnesota has had it. This is sickening," he continued.
"The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now."
Jan 24, 2026 at 11:10 AM EST
City of Minneapolis Working to Confirm Details
The City of Minneapolis said in a post on X that it is working to confirm details of a reported shooting at 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave.
"We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave," the post read.
"We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area."
The shooting comes just weeks after ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.
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